This is the 702nd most frequent Danish word.
efterhånden
"Efterhånden" means "gradually" or "over time" in English.
The word 'efterhånden' used here signifies 'gradually', referring to a process that occurred over time.
Vi har efterhånden lært at danse.
We have gradually learned to dance.
In this sentence, 'efterhånden' conveys the idea of 'step by step' improvement over a period of time.
Hun blev efterhånden bedre til at forstå dansk.
She gradually became better at understanding Danish.
Here, 'efterhånden som' means 'as' or 'in the process of', indicating a change or transition happening concurrently.